How long is the flight from Scotland to South Africa?

On average, it takes 14h 20m to fly from Scotland to South Africa if you fly out of Inverness (the most popular airport in Scotland) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Edinburgh and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 16h 35m.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

British Airways, KLM and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Scotland according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Scotland to South Africa?

Qatar Airways, KLM, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to South Africa?

As of May 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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15:10 - 10:15

EDI

CPT

18h 05m

1 stop

19:30 - 13:40

CPT

EDI

19h 10m

1 stop

R12 906Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 30

16:55 - 10:30

EDI

JNB

16h 35m

1 stop

13:30 - 15:55

JNB

EDI

27h 25m

2 stops

R13 857Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 30

13:15 - 21:20

INV

JNB

31h 05m

1 stop

18:50 - 22:30

JNB

INV

28h 40m

2 stops

R14 692Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23

13:20 - 21:20

GLA

JNB

31h 00m

2 stops

18:00 - 12:50

JNB

GLA

19h 50m

2 stops

R14 959Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 15 - Mon, Jul 13

13:30 - 21:20

GLA

JNB

30h 50m

1 stop

23:15 - 8:25

JNB

GLA

34h 10m

1 stop

R15 060KLM

Mon, Jun 15 - Mon, Jul 13

9:10 - 21:20

GLA

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

23:15 - 8:25

JNB

GLA

34h 10m

1 stop

R15 076KLM

Mon, Jun 15 - Mon, Jul 13

15:45 - 9:25

INV

JNB

16h 40m

1 stop

21:15 - 21:35

JNB

INV

25h 20m

1 stop

R15 277British Airways

Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23

14:40 - 20:35

GLA

JNB

28h 55m

1 stop

10:05 - 12:40

JNB

GLA

27h 35m

1 stop

R15 310Emirates

Sun, Jun 7 - Thu, Jun 11

22:00 - 16:15

EDI

JNB

17h 15m

1 stop

19:10 - 20:05

JNB

EDI

25h 55m

1 stop

R15 494Emirates

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9

15:40 - 7:00

INV

JNB

14h 20m

1 stop

21:15 - 14:55

JNB

INV

18h 40m

1 stop

R16 412British Airways

Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24

Turkish Airlines flights from Scotland to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

May 7

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 00m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 7

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

EDI9:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

R13 440

Turkish Airlines

Sept 2

EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 35m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 30

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

2 stops

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

R13 857

Turkish Airlines

Sept 2

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 30

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

2 stops

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

R14 024

KLM flights from Scotland to South Africa

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KLM

Jun 15

GLA13:30Glasgow Intl

30h 50m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 13

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m

1 stop

GLA8:25Glasgow Intl

R15 060

KLM

Jun 15

GLA9:10Glasgow Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 13

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m

1 stop

GLA8:25Glasgow Intl

R15 076

KLM

May 7

EDI13:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 10m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 7

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 55m

1 stop

EDI22:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

R15 477

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Thu 10/9

15:10-10:15

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

19:30-13:40

1 stop19h 10m

R12 906

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/9

16:55-10:30

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

13:30-15:55

2 stops27h 25m

R13 857

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Tue 16/6

13:15-21:20

1 stop31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

18:50-22:30

2 stops28h 40m

R14 692

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 15/6

13:20-21:20

2 stops31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

18:00-12:50

2 stops19h 50m

R14 959

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 15/6

13:30-21:20

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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23:15-8:25

1 stop34h 10m

R15 060

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 15/6

9:10-21:20

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

23:15-8:25

1 stop34h 10m

R15 076

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Tue 16/6

15:45-9:25

1 stop16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

21:15-21:35

1 stop25h 20m

R15 277

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sun 7/6

14:40-20:35

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

10:05-12:40

1 stop27h 35m

R15 310

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/6

22:00-16:15

1 stop17h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

19:10-20:05

1 stop25h 55m

R15 494

Fastest return journey

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Wed 17/6

15:40-7:00

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

21:15-14:55

1 stop18h 40m

R16 412

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Scotland is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around R8 231, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in July, then you should wait until August to fly from Scotland, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R8 782.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Scotland to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R15 985 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Scotland for as low as R13 691 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 41% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 00m
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The fastest flight from Scotland to South Africa takes 14h 00m

There are no direct flights from Scotland to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Scotland to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Scotland to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to South Africa?
As of May 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Scotland to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R6 474	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 348 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 144	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 511 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R11 376	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 945 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 525	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 570 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 620	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 725 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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